Keski-ikäinen nainen by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Uniform Title La femme de trente ans. Finnish
Title Keski-ikäinen nainen
Note Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Keski-ikäinen nainen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the complexities of romance and familial relationships, primarily focusing on a young woman named Julia and her father as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions amidst the backdrop of Napoleonic France. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggles of youth, illustrating the tension between romantic ideals and the burdens of reality. The opening of the novel introduces us to a beautiful Sunday morning in Paris, 1813, where a father and daughter are making their way to a military parade. Julia, the daughter, is depicted as lively and eagerly anticipates the event, reflecting her youthful exuberance. As they arrive, her father's protective nature is apparent amidst Julia's admiration for the spectacle and the young soldiers. The setting establishes a dual focus on Julia's awakening desires and her father's worries about her future, hinting at potential conflict in her romantic pursuits, especially concerning her affections toward a handsome officer, Viktor d'Aiglemont. Through this initial glimpse, the narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Julia’s inner world, her relationships, and the pressures exerted by both society and her familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adultery -- Fiction
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Women -- France -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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